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www.policyarchive.org
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Collaborating to Build an Open Access Archive
of Public Policy Research
Coalition for Networked Information Task Force MeetingDecember 8, 2008 Washington, DC
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
David W. Lewis
Dean of the IUPUI University Library
Brenda L. Burk
IUPUI PolicyArchive Manager
Center for Governmental Studies
Romulo Rivera
PolicyArchive Director
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Agenda
The Partnership• CGS and IUPUI• Collaboration
Making the Project Work• Project Description• Working Together• Short demo• Content Contributors
Next Steps• Technology, Content and Partnership
• Nationally recognized for its strength in information technology.
• Established infrastructure for the digitization, management and preservation of electronic holdings.
• 20 years of documenting the field of philanthropy through its world-renowned library and archival collections.
IDeA Open Access Archive
Philanthropy Resources Online
IUPUI eArchives
What IUPUI Brings to the Table
• Good technical infrastructure
• Library skills
• Concern and capability for long-term preservation
• Insistence on open access
• Founded in 1983 • Policy Research: Governance & Civic Engagement
• Internet & Media Solutions to Improve Public Policy
Center for Governmental Studies
CGS Web Sites
HealthVote Video Voter
Digital Democracy Next Ten
ConnectLA
PolicyArchive
What CGS Brings to the Table
• Experience developing technology in the policy arena
• Access to foundations as both content providers and funders
• Need to deliver quality product on a timely schedule
• Understanding and expertise in PR
Organizational Differences
Organizational Setting• CGS independent• IUPUI Library embedded in university
Funding• CGS grants and contracts• IUPUI Library base funded
Size• CGS small, nimble• IUPUI Library larger, stable
Why It Works
• Strong Common Commitment to the Outcome
• Good Staff
• Good Formal Division of Labor– Distance may enhance
• Recognition of and Willingness to Trust Each Others Expertise– “Learn to be a good passenger.”
Finding Research
Sample Google Search
About PolicyArchive
A state-of-the-art, comprehensive digital library of public policy research.
• Users can find foundation, academic, government and other research – free.
• Policy makers can quickly find research for more effective public policy.
• Content contributors can easily preserve and distribute their works to research audiences worldwide.
• Funders can assess existing research and determine areas for further study.
Researchers
• View Publication Summaries
• Download Publication
• View Reviews and Ratings*
• Add Publication to Bookshelf*
• View Supplementary Materials
• Advanced Searches
Researchers Can:
Content Contributors
• View Publication Statistics
• Upload Research
• Manage Organization’s Profile
• Access Data Mining Reports
• View Recently Uploaded
Content Contributors Can:
Site Usage
Registered Users 500Average Monthly Traffic 5000Traffic Sources
Search Engines 50%Direct Traffic 25%Referrals 25%
Content Providers as Partners
In 2008, we collected over 20,000 documents from over 500 content contributors.
• The Approach
• Challenges
• Distribution and Licensing
• Special Collections
Research Documents Over 18,000
Content Contributors 505
Broad Topics 24
Subtopics 306
Special Collections 4
Document Goal in 2008 20,000
Research in PolicyArchive
Existing Content
Design Completed Aug. 2006
Demo Launched Dec. 2006
Beta Site Completed Jun. 2007
Soft Launch Jun. 2008
Special Collections Winter 2008
Phase 2 Early 2009
Project Milestones
Project Timeline
Next Steps
Content• Deposit Mandates• Harvesting• Special Collections
Software• Web 2.0
Sustainable Fiscal Model
Revenue Projections
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Expenses
Revenue
Revenues and Expenses
Key Revenue Streams
• Data Mining Fee• Direct Upload Fees by Author or Funder• Publicity/Priority Placement Fees• Professional Services• Institutional Contributions
PolicyArchive will generate revenues for services beginning in 2009, with the goal of becoming self-sustaining by 2012.
Projected Revenues Could Include:
Questions?
Brenda BurkIUPUI PolicyArchive
[email protected](317) 278-2329
www.policyarchive.org
www.cgs.org
www.ulib.iupui.edu
Romulo RiveraCGS [email protected](310) 470-6590 x123
David W. LewisDean of the IUPUI University
[email protected](317) 274-0493
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